Moon Vietnam

Book excerpt: Moon Travel Guides: Your World, Your Way Bright, lively cities, lush jungle, and surreal shores: welcome to Vietnam. Inside Moon Vietnam you'll find: Strategic itineraries for any timeline or budget, ranging from two days each in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to a journey down the Dragon's Spine Top activities and unique ideas: Cruise the Mekong Delta and its colorful floating markets, or visit beaches in resort towns like Nha Trang. Breathe the scent of temple incense, or meat grilling at one of the many hundreds of street carts. Hike to remote northern H'mong and Dao villages, explore the fantastical limestone karsts and caves of Ha Long Bay, or wander the art galleries of Hanoi's Old Quarter after a breakfast of fragrant pho Expert insight from journalist Dana Filek-Gibson on her adopted home Honest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay Thorough information on health and safety, as well as the landscape, history, wildlife, and culture of Vietnam Detailed maps and full-color photos throughout Full coverage of Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and the Northern Coast, The Central Provinces, The South-Central Coast, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Mekong Delta With Moon Vietnam's expert advice, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Focusing on city life? Check out Moon Hanoi or Moon Ho Chi Minh City. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Phuket & Ko Samui, or Moon Angkor Wat.